Ep 6. The Last Rites

Wycliffe season 1 episode 6, titled "The Last Rites," is a crime drama centered around the murder of a local vicar in a small coastal town in Cornwall, England. Detective Superintendent Wycliffe and his team are called to the scene, where they discover the body of Reverend Fred Barker in his church.

As they begin to investigate, Wycliffe and his team uncover a web of lies and secrets within the tight-knit community. It soon becomes clear that there are multiple suspects in the murder, including the victim's wife, his secretary, and members of the church council.

Throughout the episode, the team explores each suspect's possible motive and opportunity, searching for clues and evidence that will lead them to the killer. Along the way, they face resistance from some members of the community who do not want their secrets exposed.

As the investigation continues, Wycliffe begins to piece together a complex and unsettling picture of the victim's life and relationships. The team finds themselves racing against time to solve the case and bring the killer to justice before they strike again.

With atmospheric shots of the rugged Cornish coast and a cast of richly drawn characters, "The Last Rites" is a gripping and suspenseful episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.